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<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/5491901/pic-generic3d-printing-web*100xx1415-1415-354-0.jpg">Auburn University on Thursday signed a Space Act Agreement with NASA to further research the applications of 3D printing.
The act was signed by John Mason, Auburn's vice president for research and economic development, along with Patrick Scheuermann, director of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, according to a report from the Associated Press.
The agreement will provide students the opportunity to engage in NASA's missions, investigate and develop technologies and share facilities…http://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2015/07/28/up-to-10-sites-competing-for-aston-martin-plant.htmlUp to 10 sites competing for Aston Martin plantTue, 28 Jul 2015 19:23:16 +0000Bryan Davishttp://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2015/07/28/up-to-10-sites-competing-for-aston-martin-plant.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/638331/seat2b-luxurytravel-aston-martin*100xx1335-1335-333-0.jpg">Alabama has been called the "obvious choice" for Aston Martin's proposed new factory that will build the UK-based company's crossover, but at least nine other sites in the UK and the U.S. are making their cases to the automaker.
A report from Automotive News today said the company is considering up to 10 sites for its expansion.
Aston Martin needs a new plant on a site outside of its Gaydon, England factory to build the DBX crossover.
Alabama boasts a strong case on its auto manufacturing base…http://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2015/07/27/alabama-counties-rank-high-for-manufacturing-job.htmlAlabama counties rank high for manufacturing job growthMon, 27 Jul 2015 17:11:17 +0000Ryan Phillipshttp://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2015/07/27/alabama-counties-rank-high-for-manufacturing-job.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/2974881/mercedes0304*100xx2400-2400-600-0.jpg">Alabama is one of the few states where manufacturing is still king, due mostly to the ever-growing presence of the automotive industry.
Headlight Data recently reported its county-by-county rankings for manufacturing job growth, and many Alabama counties found their way into the upper echelon of the 2,746 counties ranked on net change from 2013 to 2014.
Morgan County led all Alabama counties – ranking 51st overall for job growth in the manufacturing sector by adding 758 jobs from 2013 to 2014.
Tuscaloosa…http://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/news-wire/2015/07/27/big-businesses-sign-white-house-pledge-to-cut.htmlBig businesses sign White House pledge to cut carbon emissionsMon, 27 Jul 2015 15:44:54 +0000Kent Hooverhttp://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/news-wire/2015/07/27/big-businesses-sign-white-house-pledge-to-cut.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/3835121/globeworldview*100xx1733-1733-0-0.jpg">Thirteen large corporations ranging from Alcoa to Walmart signed a White House pledge to reduce their carbon emissions, invest more in renewable energy and support an international agreement to combat climate change.
In total, the pledges represent $140 billion in new low-carbon investments and more than 1,600 megawatts of new renewable energy. Other companies signing the pledge included Apple, Bank of America, Berkshire Hathaway Energy, Cargill, Coca-Cola, General Motors, Goldman Sachs, Google,…http://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2015/07/24/mercedes-benz-supplier-schmidt-usa-chooses-alabama.htmlMercedes-Benz supplier Schmidt USA chooses Alabama for first U.S. plantFri, 24 Jul 2015 21:17:02 +0000Bryan Davishttp://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2015/07/24/mercedes-benz-supplier-schmidt-usa-chooses-alabama.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/2974701/mercedes0006*100xx2400-2400-0-150.jpg">German-based manufacturer Schmidt Maschinenbau GmBH has chosen Auburn as the site for its first U.S. manufacturing facility.
According to Made in Alabama, the website for the Alabama Commerce Department, Schmidt USA will manufacture engine components including balance shafts and gear wheels for Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Inc.
The facility will come with a $17 million investment and will employ around 50.
“We feel confident that the U.S. operation will allow us to provide even greater value…http://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/morning_call/2015/07/jeff-state-honored-among-great-colleges-to-work.htmlJeff State honored among "Great Colleges to Work For 2015"Thu, 23 Jul 2015 04:40:25 +0000Ryan Phillipshttp://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/morning_call/2015/07/jeff-state-honored-among-great-colleges-to-work.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/6515252/cj9njuhuwaay8qo*100xx450-450-75-0.jpg">The Chronicle of Higher Education recently named its " Great Colleges to Work for 2015," and only one Alabama institution made the cut.
Jefferson State Community College – located in Birmingham – took home honors in three categories: Compensation and benefits, supervisor and department-chair relationship and work/life balance.
"This is a very satisfying affirmation of Jefferson State, but our real goal is not recognition, it's being a community that values the needs and contributions of every…http://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2015/07/17/auto-supplier-plans-5m-expansion-in-st-clair.htmlAuto supplier plans $5M expansion in St. Clair CountyFri, 17 Jul 2015 19:22:17 +0000Bryan Davishttp://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2015/07/17/auto-supplier-plans-5m-expansion-in-st-clair.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/2974711/mercedes0023*100xx2400-2400-0-150.jpg">WKW-Erbsloeh North America plans a $5 million expansion to its facility in St. Clair County.
The Pell City project will add three new jobs to the facility while accelerating the company's production, supporting sales growth and opening up opportunities for future growth.
WK manufactures aluminum trim parts for the automotive industry. The company has been in Pell City since 2006, and currently employs over 600.
"We are always excited to see our existing companies continue to invest and expand…http://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/news-wire/2015/07/15/house-passes-five-month-highway-funding-bill.htmlHouse passes five-month highway funding billWed, 15 Jul 2015 21:29:09 +0000Kent Hooverhttp://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/news-wire/2015/07/15/house-passes-five-month-highway-funding-bill.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/4462591/503373271*100xx1412-1415-637-0.jpg">The House voted Wednesday to extend federal highway and mass transit funding for five months, an action begrudgingly accepted by business groups.
That’s because funding surface transportation projects through mid-December is better than the alternative: allowing the Highway Trust Fund to run out of money at the end of this month.
“The last thing we want to do is see road construction stop at the beginning of August,” said Rep. Paul Ryan, the Wisconsin Republican who chairs the House Ways…http://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2015/07/13/what-grade-did-alabamas-manufacturing-sector.htmlWhat grade did Alabama's manufacturing sector receive?Mon, 13 Jul 2015 15:59:28 +0000Ryan Phillipshttp://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2015/07/13/what-grade-did-alabamas-manufacturing-sector.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/6179051/oneal*100xx2848-2848-720-0.jpg">Alabama is known for its manufacturing sector, which received a high grade in a recent report from Ball State University.
The state received a B letter grade for its manufacturing industry in the report, which was prepared by Ball State’s Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER).
While Alabama received Bs in manufacturing, worker benefit costs, expected liability gap, global reach and sector diversification, other sectors did not fare as well.
Alabama lagged in logistics, tax climate…http://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/news-wire/2015/07/10/house-votes-to-speed-drug-approval-process.htmlHouse votes to speed drug approval process, increase medical research fundingFri, 10 Jul 2015 17:03:00 +0000Kent Hooverhttp://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/news-wire/2015/07/10/house-votes-to-speed-drug-approval-process.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/3941981/medical-research*100xx1464-1464-586-0.jpg">The House passed legislation Friday that aims to speed the development of new drugs and medical devices by increasing health research funding and streamlining the approval process for new treatments.
The 21st Century Cures Act passed on a 344-77 vote, with most of the no votes coming from Republicans who opposed a provision in the bill making $11 billion in research funding mandatory instead of subjecting it to Congress’ annual appropriations process.
“This essentially took a good bill and…